FREE: Board Games with Santa & Blitzen!
Sedgwick County is bringing its Bonding thru Board Games event to the community to connect family and friends in a fun way on Friday, December 17, 2021. The Bonding Thru Board Games with Santa & Blitzen event will be from 6:30pm to 9 p.m. at the Sedgwick County Extension Education Center, 7001 W. 21 st […]
Paint the Towne: $10 Paint Days
Take the kids to a special family-friendly and budget-friendly Paint the Towne event. These $10 Paint Classes are for ages 5 and up (no exceptions), and feature super-cute one-hour paintings like you see in the image below. Each week, there are different themed paintings. The instructors will guide participants step by step on how to […]
Christmas in the Park – Derby, KS
Derby Recreation Commission, Derby Public Library, and Julie Olmsted Insurance are hosting Christmas in the Park in Derby, Kansas. It looks like it will be a fun time, with lots of activities for family and friends. The fun day will include photos with Santa, kids’ craft-making, carousel rides, horse-drawn carriage rides, music, Santa’s Village, Breakfast […]
Santa is coming to town for family pet photos as a fundraiser for Kansas Humane Society
Santa will be in town for Family Pet Photos thanks to the Kansas Humane Society and Downtown Wichita. Bring your furry friends to Naftzger Park this December for holiday photos with the man in red. While this is not a free event, all proceeds will benefit the KHS. Packages are available for $25 or $55, […]
Free pet photos with Santa at PetSmart
You have photos with Santa for the kids, but what about our furbabies? PetSmart is giving away FREE pet photos with Santa this month. Santa photos are available by reservation in all PetSmart stores in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico from 12 – 3 p.m. (local time) Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and […]
A Night with Santa in Haysville
Join in the fun at the first-ever Night with Santa event in Haysville on Friday, December 11, 2021. Haysville Recreation has invited Santa to visit and enjoy a festive holiday evening with kids and families from 6-8 p.m. in the historic district. You’ll get to take a picture with Santa, ride on a horse-drawn carriage, […]
Two days of post-Thanksgiving family fun during Winter Art Mania
Need something to do besides (or after) Black Friday shopping? The Wichita Art Museum will be buzzing with FREE activities and admission over Thanksgiving weekend. Just bring your family and friends after turkey day to WAM for a few hours full of fun. Family friendly activities are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for […]
Santa’s arrival at the mall
Well this is an annual tradition that stretches way back to your parents’ childhoods: Santa is arriving at the mall! And wow is it going to be a big to-do. This is going to be at Towne East Square Mall at Douglas and Rock Road in Wichita. On Friday, December 3 at 6 p.m., meet at […]
Free turkey and Thanksgiving sides after cash back with Ibotta
If you use Ibotta, the cash-back app, you may have already heard about this deal. Check your app for the offer! If you’re new to Ibotta, keep reading to find out how you can get a turkey and a whole bunch of Thanksgiving dinner ingredients for for FREE (after cash back) at the grocery store […]
Free Admission and Activities After Christmas at the Wichita Art Museum
Want to find something educational and fun to do during winter break? The Wichita Art Museum has you covered with a day of Winter Art Mania, including FREE admission and activities for the whole family. Winter Art Mania: Gnome Place like Home for the Holidays! From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. December 26, 2021 drop […]
Cabela’s FREE Trick or Treat Event
Sportsmen, sportswomen, and sportsmonsters are all invited to trick or treat at Cabela’s Wichita during October. Dressing up in costumes is encouraged! The kiddos will get to collect candy and other take-home treats from trick-or-treat stations set up in each department. We confirmed with Cabela’s in Wichita they are offering FREE trick-or-treating in the store […]
Free children’s choir performance at Naftzger Park
On Saturday, October 23, 2021, the Wichita Community Children’s Choir will perform a FREE concert at Naftzger Park. The free event is being held in partnership with Wichita Park and Recreation. Enjoy the Wichita Community Children’s Choir as they take the stage to brighten your day with music. This is a FREE family-friendly event in […]
FREE Movie in Naftzger Park tonight: Shrek
Tallgrass Film Association is celebrating the 20th anniversary of SHREK with a free screening of this family classic at Naftzger Park tonight (Wednesday, October 20, 2021). This almost slipped past me! (It was on the weekly calendar, but misfiled under “Halloween Movies.”) What a fun thing to do on a Wednesday night. The fun begins […]
Wicked Island trick or treat (Sunday afternoon)
Tricks and Treats for kids at Wicked Island For the first time ever, Wicked Island at O.J. Watson Park is offering a family-friendly trick or treat event. The normally scary haunted attraction is a favorite in Wichita with the older kids and adults, but little bro and sis have always had to stay home. This […]
Boos & Bonfire Halloween Bash at McAdams Park
McAdams Recreation Center is hosting a FREE, family-friendly bonfire & Halloween party in McAdams Park on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. The park is located at 1329 E. 16th Street in Wichita. Costumes are encouraged for this family-friendly Halloween event! Stop by for candy, bonfires, s’mores, games, a DJ and more. Free snacks: S’mores Candy Popcorn […]
Family Movie & Game Night at Naftzger Park
Bring your family out to Naftzger Park for a fun night of yard games, movies, and food truck fare! Starting at 7 p.m. yard games will be available to enjoy with your family and friends. Then the feature starts at 7:45 p.m. The movie playing will be Hocus Pocus – a fun Halloween themed […]
Free O.K. Kids Day event at El Dorado State Park
El Dorado State Park will host a FREE O.K. Kids Day in October. It will be held in the El Dorado State Park Range area beginning at 9 a.m. The event will include outdoor kid friendly games, wildlife programs, archery, trap and black powder shoots, and prizes. It even includes a free lunch! The O.K. […]
Outdoor Swedish festival at WAM
Wichita Art Museum will host a very festive exhibit opening for Swedish artist Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt this Saturday. Välkommen Nordfeldt! will include a day full of activities and educational experiences centering around the artists and the places he lived and worked – including Wichita. Admission to the Wichita Art Museum is FREE on Saturdays, […]
Boo at the Zoo: a Sedgwick County Zoo event
Sedgwick County Zoo is hosting a family-friendly, not-so-scary Boo at the Zoo event! Bring your ghouls and goblins to the Zoo for some not-so-spooky fun! They can wear their costumes, and enjoy Halloween fun at the Sedgwick County Zoo! Regular Zoo admission applies and Members get in FREE with member ID! Boo at the Zoo […]
FREE Skating at Wichita Ice Center
Thanks to Jena for this tip! The Wichita Ice Center will be hosting a FREE public skate session for all ages this Friday evening, September 24. Get free admission and only pay for skate rental ($3) if you need to use their skates. This will be a great opportunity to try ice skating before […]
Family Jam Fest at CapFed Amphitheater
Local non-profit organization Child Start will be hosting a family-friendly music event at CapFed Amphitheater this October. Family Jam Fest, which will be held October 9, 2021, is a mini music festival for families with young children. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and include story-tellers, clowns/entertainers, musical acts, food […]
Model Train Show in Wichita
Kids under 12 years of age get in FREE with paid adult admission to the Model Train Show and Swap Meet at Cessna Activity Center. The non-profit Wichita Toy Train Club and Museum will be holding this annual fundraiser on Saturday and Sunday, September 25 and 26, 2021. The $7 admission fee (for those 12 […]
Kechi Kite Festival and open house
The Kechi Kite Festival and Open House is on for 2021! For several years now the city of Kechi, KS, has planned a day filled with fun on the third Saturday in September. It’s a Kite Festival, fall festival, outdoor antique market, arts fair, and small-business open house day all rolled into one. This year […]
$3 Thursdays at Botanica
$3 Thursday evenings at Botanica are back in 2021!!! The deal was announced in an email to subscribers on April 12. Enjoy the gardens, including the Downing Children’s Garden, on the cheap at Botanica in Wichita! Admission is only $3 on Thursday nights from 5-8 p.m. from April through September. (Children age 2 and under […]
Clearwater Fall Festival 2021
A big welcome back to the Clearwater Fall Festival! Enjoy a weekend of homespun parades, carnivals, live music, and plenty of family fun that fits in the family budget. The town of Clearwater, Kansas, holds its annual Fall Festival the third weekend of September every year, complete with all the classic festival events. The Clearwater […]